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Jaden Smith finally launches sustainable luggage line, which was five years in the making
Jaden Smith has launched his latest, long-awaited venture – a range of high-end suitcases made from post-consumer plastic waste. Called the Harper Collective, it aims to help usher in a new era of sustainable travel.
Five years in the making, Harper Collective is the brainchild of Smith – an actor, musician, environmental activist and son of actor Will Smith – and ex-merchandise director of Selfridges Sebastian Manes.
Together, the pair set out to create a line of lightweight, durable cases from reclaimed plastic waste, which not only tackles the issue of plastic, but is good-looking enough to appeal to a discerning clientele.
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The pair admit that there were “numerous mistakes along the way”, but they have now revealed pieces that are stylish with a utilitarian design. They are offered in four sizes – cabin, medium, large and trunk – in black and dark green, with black or silver hardware.
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Working in conjunction with a German plastic specialist company Epsotech, each suitcase is moulded from strong, lightweight Sea Plastic polymer HDPE, which uses 70 per cent post-consumer waste, while the remaining third is virgin plastic.
This marks the first time this new formula of plastic has been used for suitcases, and Manes said that every step had to be tested and double-checked.
“We started with 98 per cent recycled plastic, but found we could not effectively mould it into an effective end-product,” says Manes. “Developing the product has taken five years.”
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The case lining is quilted, recycled nylon by Barbour. Photo: Harper Collective
“We understand that perfection is not always attainable in manufacturing,” they say. “But we believe in continuous improvement and innovation to produce better and more sustainable products for our customers.”
Despite the use of virgin plastic, Manes says the final product still sits within the company’s main objectives. “This material mix supports Harper
Collective’s promise that all materials are recyclable at the end of the luggage’s lifetime,” he adds.
This is far from Smith’s first foray into socially conscious business. At age 12, after witnessing plastic waste in the sea, he launched the social enterprise Just, using only replenishable rainwater bottled in packaging made from 88 per cent plant materials. He also worked with New Balance to create the Jaden 574 trainer, made using surplus materials, and also co-founded MSFTS, a sustainable streetwear brand.
He opened the I Love You food truck, selling only vegan food with the premise that anyone homeless could eat for free, while others not only had to pay, but would be charged over the odds “to pay for the person behind you,” he explained to Variety. In 2021 he also enlisted his famous family to launch Hey Humans, a vegan beauty line.
American Hollywood star Will Smith visited Botswana for the first time.
On Monday( June 19 ), Will smith shared a snippet of his travel on Twitter. “My first time in Botswana… WOW!! More to come. As long as @JasDavis_ don’t keep overheating our cameras” he captioned .
In the snippet, Smith 54, landed before going on safari.
“What if we get inspired and we want to ride an elephant?” he asks the ranger.
“No, you can’t ride an elephant,” he says, moments after Smith makes a heroes pose with the sun setting in the background.
“Shoot your own footage, Jas,” he says later on to Davis, who it appears is in charge of managing the actor’s social media, as he continues to capture all that Africa has to offer.
Will smith visited Okavango Delta, a world heritage sites in Botswana.
Will smith was very happy as he captured all that Africa offered. However, it’s unclear what he shot in Botswana.
Botswana, known for its vast landscapes, abundant wildlife, and warm hospitality.
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